Health

Seven injured, including two children, after vehicle mounts bar terrace in Malaga

The incident occurred when a car ploughed into several customers on a bar terrace in the Malaga town. Police are investigating whether the driver suffered a health problem at the wheel.

New diabetes treatment gets 'landmark' approval for NHS

A first-of-its-kind therapy that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for up to three years has been approved for use by the NHS.

Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation

Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders.

Why doctors say heart, kidney and metabolic health mustn’t be treated separately anymore

More people receiving elective treatments sooner but ED wait times barely improve

The latest data shows a small improvement in faster cancer treatment.

Watch: Health Minister Ian Borg Meets Patients And Staff During Mater Dei Visit

Newly-appointed Health Minister Ian Borg has paid his first official visit to Mater Dei Hospital since taking over Malta’s health portfolio. Sharing details of the visit, Borg said he met with patients, relatives and healthcare workers to…

Italy declares red heatwave alert in 15 cities

ROME — Italy’s health ministry declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities including Milan and Rome on Tuesday and said the number would go up to 16 on Wednesday. During a red alert — the highest level — the ministry advises people to eat…

Kids Helpline crisis interventions on the rise again towards COVID high

Kids Helpline says a growing number of Australian young people are requiring immediate emergency help, with a concerning trend around crisis interventions.

Hong Kong declared Sars-free in 2003 – SCMP archive

This article was first published on June 24, 2003. WHO gives the all-clear by Jimmy Cheung, Chow Chung-yan and Benjamin Wong Hong Kong is ready to spend $1 billion to rebuild its battered image and lure back tourists and businesses after…

81 years on, ex-Okinawa wartime student nurse urges no more war

With Okinawa marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the ground battle, Onaga, a resident of Naha, is making a powerful appeal for peace amid rising international tensions.

ASF kills 500 pigs in Negros Occidental town

BACOLOD CITY — A resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) has killed more than 500 pigs in San Enrique, Negros Occidental, Mayor Jilson Tubillara confirmed Tuesday. Tubillara said all 10 barangays in the town have been affected, with…

Watch: Mum Who Cancelled Dream Holiday After Cancer Diagnosis Surprised With Cruise

A touching video shared by The Briefcase Man has left many viewers emotional after revealing a heartwarming surprise for a Maltese mother battling cancer. The video tells the story of Sharon, a mother of two who was forced to cancel what…